Texas SB1885 amends tax code to allow certain municipalities to use tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.

Texas SB1885 amends the Tax Code to expand the authority of certain municipalities to use tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects. Specifically, it modifies Section 351.155(d) to exclude municipalities with a population of 175,000 or more and those described by Section 351.152(12). Additionally, it amends Section 351.157 by adding Subsection (b-1) to include municipalities with a population of 130,000 or more. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1885 amends tax code to allow certain municipalities to use tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.

Texas SB1885 amends the Tax Code to expand the authority of certain municipalities to use tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects. Specifically, it modifies Section 351.155(d) to exclude municipalities with a population of 175,000 or more and those described by Section 351.152(12). Additionally, it amends Section 351.157 by adding Subsection (b-1) to include municipalities with a population of 130,000 or more. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.